Move Your Body With Barr Karate! Orchard families are invited to join us on March 9th in Cafeteria B for "Move Your Body with Barr Karate." This introductory session will guide students through the fundamentals of karate and the importance of physical activity.
This event is free of charge and open to all Orchard students and their siblings.
For more information, please contact Ms. Baker.
Take the night off from cooking and give back to Orchard! It's a perfect way to enjoy a family meal while supporting our teacher appreciation fund. Last day to order is Feb. 4th.
https://my.cheddarup.com/c/celebrate-valentines-day-with-a-fun-diy-pizza-night-at-home/items
https://my.cheddarup.com/c/celebrate-valentines-day-with-a-fun-diy-pizza-night-at-home/items
Author Visit with Candace Fleming - All pre-orders due Friday, Feb. 6th.
On Thursday, March 5, renowned author Candace Fleming will join us for three student sessions to discuss her celebrated work in fiction and nonfiction. This is a wonderful opportunity for our young readers to get an inside look at the creative process!
Book Orders: Signed books are available for pre-order until Friday, February 6. Please refer to the attached flyer in the virtual backpack or visit the CheddarUp link to secure your copies.
For additional information, please contact Jenna Hammond.
On Thursday, March 5, renowned author Candace Fleming will join us for three student sessions to discuss her celebrated work in fiction and nonfiction. This is a wonderful opportunity for our young readers to get an inside look at the creative process!
Book Orders: Signed books are available for pre-order until Friday, February 6. Please refer to the attached flyer in the virtual backpack or visit the CheddarUp link to secure your copies.
For additional information, please contact Jenna Hammond.
Heading to the Wizards game on Sunday? Looking to skip the line?
Stop by the Ridgewood Public Library on Sat. Feb. 21st between 3-5pm to pick up your entry bracelets!
Concessions (drinks, candy, pizza slices) available at the game or preorder/pay for a full La Bella pizza pie: https://wizardspizza2026.cheddarup.com.
Didn't get your tickets? There are a few tickets left for the 4:00pm 2026 Harlem Wizards Game! See some of your principals and teachers take to the court! You don't want to miss this!
Sunday Feb. 22nd at RHS - Tickets: $25 each
Scan to purchase or visit:
https://api.harlemwizardsinabox.com/game/event/ridgewoodnj02-22-26-04-00pm/
Stop by the Ridgewood Public Library on Sat. Feb. 21st between 3-5pm to pick up your entry bracelets!
Concessions (drinks, candy, pizza slices) available at the game or preorder/pay for a full La Bella pizza pie: https://wizardspizza2026.cheddarup.com.
Didn't get your tickets? There are a few tickets left for the 4:00pm 2026 Harlem Wizards Game! See some of your principals and teachers take to the court! You don't want to miss this!
Sunday Feb. 22nd at RHS - Tickets: $25 each
Scan to purchase or visit:
https://api.harlemwizardsinabox.com/game/event/ridgewoodnj02-22-26-04-00pm/
Unified Sports Apparel Sale! Store opens on February 14th. All proceeds benefit Unified events. Store will close March 14 th, so don't delay!
https://theshirtdr.chipply.com/ng/store-closed.html?eventid=335245
https://theshirtdr.chipply.com/ng/store-closed.html?eventid=335245
Reminder:
School is closed on Monday and Tuesday - February 16th and 17th for President's Day and Lunar New Year. Enjoy the long weekend!
School is closed on Monday and Tuesday - February 16th and 17th for President's Day and Lunar New Year. Enjoy the long weekend!
Faculty/Staff and Students - Please take extra caution when walking on and off school grounds, especially when crossing roadways and parking lots. Despite salting by the crews, refreezing has created some slippery areas throughout.
The Orchard Drama Club presents Annie Kids. January 30th, 7 pm in the MPR, Free Admission!
Our 4th and 5th-grade actors and stage crew have been hard at work for many weeks. Come for a fabulous, 45-minute, excitement-filled show.
Enjoy the bake sale with proceeds going toward a Drama Club scholarship for next year!
Our 4th and 5th-grade actors and stage crew have been hard at work for many weeks. Come for a fabulous, 45-minute, excitement-filled show.
Enjoy the bake sale with proceeds going toward a Drama Club scholarship for next year!
Mrs. Mazzurco has her first few "Reading Stars" pictures submitted, but our community gallery is missing YOU!
As we dive into the next Chapter, snap a quick photo of your family reading together. Whether you're in your pajamas, a blanket fort, at the breakfast table, or reading to your favorite pet—we want to see it!
Why send it? We’re putting together a special surprise montage for CBA before our virtual visit with Dan Bar-el on Feb 6th, and we want as many families represented as possible!
📧 Email your 1 photo to: emazzurco@rpsnj.us
Don't forget to check off your reading log for today's trivia prep!
Follow along with our community calendar. For any questions, reach out to Mrs. Mazzurco.
As we dive into the next Chapter, snap a quick photo of your family reading together. Whether you're in your pajamas, a blanket fort, at the breakfast table, or reading to your favorite pet—we want to see it!
Why send it? We’re putting together a special surprise montage for CBA before our virtual visit with Dan Bar-el on Feb 6th, and we want as many families represented as possible!
📧 Email your 1 photo to: emazzurco@rpsnj.us
Don't forget to check off your reading log for today's trivia prep!
Follow along with our community calendar. For any questions, reach out to Mrs. Mazzurco.
It may be snowing outside, but if you have an incoming kindergartener, it is a great day to complete their registration for the 2026-2027 school year!
Register now to help us ensure that we have the proper amount of staff in our schools and to help ensure your child goes to your home school.
Register now to help us ensure that we have the proper amount of staff in our schools and to help ensure your child goes to your home school.
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...for Saturday, January 17th Coaches vs. Cancer/Healing Through Sports games at Ridgewood High School.
This year, we are again playing in honor of one of our own, supporting a 4th grade student diagnosed with cancer this past summer.
The schedule for Saturday:
Girls JV vs Newtown 11:30
Girls Varsity vs Newtown 1:00
Boys Varsity vs Glen RIdge 2:30
Use the QR code or visit https://tinyurl.com/msuaa8ap
...for Saturday, January 17th Coaches vs. Cancer/Healing Through Sports games at Ridgewood High School.
This year, we are again playing in honor of one of our own, supporting a 4th grade student diagnosed with cancer this past summer.
The schedule for Saturday:
Girls JV vs Newtown 11:30
Girls Varsity vs Newtown 1:00
Boys Varsity vs Glen RIdge 2:30
Use the QR code or visit https://tinyurl.com/msuaa8ap
Reminder! This Saturday, January 17th, the RHS girls and boys basketball teams will participate in Coaches vs. Cancer a Healing Through Sports game at Ridgewood High School.
This year, we are again playing in honor of one of our own, supporting a 4th grade student diagnosed with cancer this past summer.
The schedule for Saturday:
Girls JV vs Newtown 11:30
Girls Varsity vs Newtown 1:00
Boys Varsity vs Glen RIdge 2:30
No admission price!
Concessions, donation jars, and a QR code to donate will be available at the game. Can't attend the games but want to donate to Memorial Sloan Kettering Kids in Ryan's name? Use the QR code or visit https://tinyurl.com/msuaa8ap
We are all looking forward to a great and meaningful day for Ryan and his family!
This year, we are again playing in honor of one of our own, supporting a 4th grade student diagnosed with cancer this past summer.
The schedule for Saturday:
Girls JV vs Newtown 11:30
Girls Varsity vs Newtown 1:00
Boys Varsity vs Glen RIdge 2:30
No admission price!
Concessions, donation jars, and a QR code to donate will be available at the game. Can't attend the games but want to donate to Memorial Sloan Kettering Kids in Ryan's name? Use the QR code or visit https://tinyurl.com/msuaa8ap
We are all looking forward to a great and meaningful day for Ryan and his family!
Digital Parenting tutorial with expert Sarah Gallagher Trombley premieres Jan 15th at 7PM. Available to watch for 30 days: www.digitalmom.me/ridgewood
Sponsored by the Federated HSA
Reminder: Kindergarten Registration begins on Saturday, January 10th. Registration will open at 6:00AM. Thank you.
Kindergarten registration information coming soon! Emails will be sent later today with dates and information.
The Lost & Found Table will be outside the main entrance this afternoon and again tomorrow. Please don't leave your belongings behind. Anything left after the break will be donated to charity. Happy Holidays!
Orchard's Ladies Night Out is on January 29th from 6-8 pm at LULU & BO. We hope to see you there!
Please join us for LNO with snacks, refreshments, and shopping with proceeds benefitting Orchard's HSA. January 29th, 6-8 pm at Lulu & Bo 105 Godwin Ave, Midland Park. The night will continue at the Stone & Rail, 175 Rock Road, Glen Rock, after the store closes.
Please join us for LNO with snacks, refreshments, and shopping with proceeds benefitting Orchard's HSA. January 29th, 6-8 pm at Lulu & Bo 105 Godwin Ave, Midland Park. The night will continue at the Stone & Rail, 175 Rock Road, Glen Rock, after the store closes.
Just a friendly reminder that today, Wednesday, November 26th is an early dismissal day.
For specific dismissal times, please see the attached chart or visit the District Calendars and School Hours page on our Family Resources page of the website accessible via the Helpful Links at the bottom of the page.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving. We will see you on Monday, December 1st!
For specific dismissal times, please see the attached chart or visit the District Calendars and School Hours page on our Family Resources page of the website accessible via the Helpful Links at the bottom of the page.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving. We will see you on Monday, December 1st!
Keep track of all your Orchard spirit wear & water bottles with customized name labels from Label Daddy. 25% of your purchase will go to Orchard HSA to benefit our school!
New Location for the Sensory Friendly Dinner on November 12th - Stella Artisan Italian (18 E. Ridgewood Avenue).
